PhD Anthropology at University of Kentucky

Programme overview

The PhD in Anthropology prepares students to use anthropological theory and methods to address real-world problems. Since the 1960s the graduate programme has been nationally recognised as a leader in applied anthropology, from socio-cultural, bio-cultural, medical or archaeological perspectives.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Anthropology | Intake: Fall | Study mode: full-time | Location: Lexington, KY, United States

What you will study

Interdisciplinary coursework and field-based research in areas such as public health, education, environment, development and social justice, grounded in anthropological theory and method.

Career pathways

University professors, museum curators, cultural resource managers and applied anthropologists in government and non-governmental organisations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate School requirements apply (not programme-specific): see the Graduate School admission requirements.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applicants apply online through The Graduate School application system; deadlines and supplemental materials are set by each programme page. Minimum undergraduate GPA 2.75, minimum graduate GPA 3.0, and 2.5 for graduate certificate applicants (programmes may require more).

Apply through the official page: https://academics.uky.edu/apply

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